2001 Buick Century Noisy at start

2001 BUICK CENTURY
10,500 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CLACKER2001
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when the engine is first started it sounds like a diesel engine, after about 1 minute of running time it sounds normal. I maintain a regular schedule of oil and lube changes.
Sep 27, 2009 at 3:38 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like a lifter/s leakdown problem
Sep 27, 2009 at 5:51 AM
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